Believe it or not Greece is primarily a mountainous country with more than 800 larger or smaller mountains, 53 of them with altitude exceeding the 2000m zone. The mountains, which served as natural barriers and boundaries, dictated the character of the country and have always played an important role in the life of Greeks, who incorporated them in their myths and legends as sacred places full of spiritual energy. They become "mountains of identity”, tangible and towering symbolic landscapes representing a distinctive set of community and cultural ideals. Our trip starts in Athens and our first destination is Pelion, a mountain, located on the eastern side of mainland Greece. It combines, in incredible harmony, lush vegetation, abundant waters, pristine beaches, villages with special architectural character and authentic Greek traditional cuisine. Next stop is Meteora, literally meaning “suspended in the air”. Meteora are the world-famous stunning rock pillars that rise impressively above the plain of Thessaly. The monasteries built by monks six hundred years ago on the top of these rocks, create a unique synthesis of nature and man. Moving further North, entering “Epirus”, we will head towards Tzoumerka, one of the prettiest parts of the region synonymous with the alpine kingdom of mountain tops, rivers and wooded slopes. Our trip will end at Ioannina where we will wander in the cobblestone alleys of the old town.